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PowerColor HD 6790 Review

Testing:

Featuring all-new game tests, this benchmark is for use with Vista-based systems. "There are two all-new CPU tests that have been designed around a new 'Physics and Artificial Intelligence-related computation.' CPU test two offers support for physics related hardware." There are four preset levels that correspond to specific resolutions. "Entry" is 1024 x 768 progressing to "Extreme" at 1920 x 1200. Of course, each preset can be modified to arrange any number of user designed testing. For our testing, I will use the four presets at all default settings.

Settings

Settings (each preset): Default Testing

Entry: 1024 x 768

Performance: 1280 x 1024

High: 1680 x 1050

Extreme: 1920 x 1200

Higher = Better

Overclocking had the 6790 sitting between a stock 6870 and 6850 for Vantage, no small feat considering the similarities between the three cards.